Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
20 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
1 |
22 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
2 |
23 |
Special assignment or duty on board ship. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
3 |
28 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
4 |
34 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
5 |
37 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
6 |
40 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Bella Ford's Contacts or Allies betrays Bella Ford, ending Bella Ford's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
7 |
40 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
7 |
42 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
7 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
8 |
44 |
Voluntarily left Free Trader |
8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
8 |
44 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
8 |
46 |
Drafted into Engineer/Gunner |
9 |
48 |
Returned to Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
9 |
51 |
Bella Ford is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Bella Ford's guilt drives Bella Ford to excel. |
10 |
51 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
10 |
52 |
A notable academic consults with Bella Ford about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
10 |
55 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |
11 |
55 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
11 |
58 |
Bella Ford accepted an offer of inducements to betray Bella Ford's faith. Gain 670,000 in cash. |
12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
59 |
Retired. |
12 |
60 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
65 |
Gained a contact. |
14 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |